The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-25

with the story of the Monitor and the Merr;-
mac. Another new feature introduced into the
April number is fairy operetta entitled the
"Children's Crusade" and adapted to the his
trionic and musical powers Of the little folks
The contents of this magazine varied and
attractive that no mere catalogueing OF the sub
jects can do it justice
The are art publications to meet every posi-
BILE need, both Of the connoisseur and the stu
dent, but each of them has something to offer to
all The most humble learner cannot fail to
profit by a study of the London Magazine of
Art tCassell & Co J, which affords him glimpses
OF the treasures of European galleries that he
could obtain, perhaps, in no other way. On the
other hand, the professional worker of expert
ence may not disdain the suggestions offered by
such practical helpers the Art Interchange,
whose aim is to instruct beginners. The Maya
zine OF Art for April contains article
'Wotton House." the illustrations of which give
charming views of English scenery Sir James
Linton treats of the Practical Education of
the Artist" Alfred st. John dscourses of the
progress OF Art in Birmin CHAM" Cosmo
Monkhonse describes 'Some Treasures of the
National Gallery" and Francis Ford contributes
some interesting notes on London Monuments !"
There is. besides, monthly record of foreign
and American art. The frontispiece of this is
sue is fine etching from Solomon's picture of
'Cassandra."
The Boston Magazine, American Art, main
tains its standard, established with the first
ISSUE of being the most attractive publication
of its class in mechanical execution and finish
Much useful information is ob.ainable from its
monthly record of art and it's miscellaneous art
notes OF the prevalent art craze, whose most
obvious result is the wasting OF good paints and
canvas, the opinion is advanced that good
Will come OF it eventually. The editor says:
knowledge of the rudiments of art may not make
every student an artist it can do better than that
however, for it develop art culture and every
body knows how sadly in need of that in this
country. The young men and young women who take
up the pursuit of art as a pastme as thousands of
them doing, tire of their occupation after
awhile. Very few of them work their way into
the ranks of professionals, and their crude efforts
soon find their way into the lumber attic Still
their study has not been in vain They have learned
something; have better understanding. and there
fore a keener appreciation Of what is good in art,
than as though they had fallen victim to the
craze There is great gain in all this FOR the cause
OF art In general and real artists of worth will profit
by it some day.
The Connoisseur is quarterly devoted to art
and decoration, and issued by Baily, Banks &
Biddle, of Philadelphia. This little magazine,
modest in size and the claims it makes to public
favor, contains much that Is meritorious both in
It's literary ana artistic features. and hints of
something better IN future.
The Art Interchange New York;, with its
charming studies and designs for all forms Of
decorative art and its practical and careful in
structions to workers. has become too we'll es-
tablished in the favor of students to need spe-
cal COMMUNICATION. The issue of February 26
contains brilliant-celored study of apples. with
directions for treatment.
MAGAZINES RECEIVED
Cassell: New York
MacmiIlan's: New York.
The Church Review: Boston.
American Musician. New York
American kindergarten: New York.
Godeys Ladys Book: Philadelphia
Popular Science Monthly: New York.